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   contempt

   /kənˈtɛm(p)t/

   noun

   • 1. the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration: "Pam stared at the girl with total contempt" Similar scorndisdaindisrespectdeprecationdisparagementdenigrationopprobriumodiumobloquyscornfulnessderisionmockeryridiculedisgustloathingdetestationabhorrencehatredarchaic:contumelyOpposite respect
   • ▪ disregard for something that should be considered: "this action displays an arrogant contempt for the wishes of the majority" Similar disrespectdisregardslightingneglectcontumacyOpposite respect
   • ▪ the offence of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers: "when he was found to have lied to the House this was a contempt"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin contemptus, from contemnere (see contemn).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTEMPT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONTEMPT definition: 1. a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something: 2. to feel…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contemptContempt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONTEMPT is the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain. How to use contempt in a sentence. Frequently Asked Questions About contempt.

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   Contempt definition: the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.. See examples of CONTEMPT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTEMPT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CONTEMPT meaning: 1. a strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something: 2. to feel…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTEMPT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   SYNONYMS contempt, disdain, scornimply strong feelings of disapproval and aversion toward what seems base, mean, or worthless. contemptis disapproval tinged with disgust: to feel contempt for a weakling.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcontempt noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of contempt noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Contempt has nothing to do with the verb condemn, despite the similarity in sound and meaning; it is from Latin temnere "to despise," and if you despise someone, you have contempt for them.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONTEMPT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a strong feeling that you do not respect someone or something: He has utter contempt for anyone with power. contempt of court. behaviour that is illegal because it does not obey the rules of a law court.

10. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › contemptCONTEMPT Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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    Synonyms for CONTEMPT: disdain, hatred, disgust, distaste, scorn, malice, hate, hostility; Antonyms of CONTEMPT: respect, admiration, esteem, regard, favor, estimation, acceptance, tolerance.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › contemptContempt - definition of contempt by The Free Dictionary

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    Define contempt. contempt synonyms, contempt pronunciation, contempt translation, English dictionary definition of contempt. n. 1. The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn. 2. The state of being despised or dishonored: was...